Mike Nelis
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- Mar 25, 2018
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I am Mike retired at 74. I was lucky to find a black 2000 Z3- 2.8 Roadster in good condition that I could afford.
I am preparing to give a talk about the car in an upcoming car show May 28th and am gathering as much information as possible. (Starting from scratch)
In my inquiries I have become somewhat confused about the engine. The VIN indicates it is a M53TUB28. The best information I have to date is that the engine has an aluminum block with steel liners. It has dual overhead cams with the VANOS valve timing system. This engine is a 2.8L 6 cyl. I would like to know what the "TU" and "B28" mean. The confusion I have is that the steering wheel and shift knob seem to indicate the car is an M series meaning the engine could be a 3.2L with manifolds and heads for USA.
I also would like to say that the car will be a "modern classic car" in the year 2030. It is not rare, but the condition is currently good and it is worth maintaining and restoring-thus earning the (future) classification. I think it is fair to call it a Special Interest Car even now. I am careful not to make an error, however, because I do not want to miss-classify it
In any event, I am happy to have the car and look at it as having fun now with my kids leggacy
I am preparing to give a talk about the car in an upcoming car show May 28th and am gathering as much information as possible. (Starting from scratch)
In my inquiries I have become somewhat confused about the engine. The VIN indicates it is a M53TUB28. The best information I have to date is that the engine has an aluminum block with steel liners. It has dual overhead cams with the VANOS valve timing system. This engine is a 2.8L 6 cyl. I would like to know what the "TU" and "B28" mean. The confusion I have is that the steering wheel and shift knob seem to indicate the car is an M series meaning the engine could be a 3.2L with manifolds and heads for USA.
I also would like to say that the car will be a "modern classic car" in the year 2030. It is not rare, but the condition is currently good and it is worth maintaining and restoring-thus earning the (future) classification. I think it is fair to call it a Special Interest Car even now. I am careful not to make an error, however, because I do not want to miss-classify it
In any event, I am happy to have the car and look at it as having fun now with my kids leggacy
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